Estonia, Republic. An Order of the White Star, II Class Grand Commander, c.1940

(Valgetähe teenetemärk). Instituted in 1936. In bronze gilt with white enamels, unmarked, measuring 63 mm (w) x 68 mm (h), intact enamels, greening evident between the arms, scattered spotting, on a full-length neck ribbon with hook and eye closure, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of the White Star was established by Prime Minister Konstantin Päts in 1936 in commemoration of the struggle for Estonian independence. It was later suppressed during the Soviet occupation, but it was renewed in 1996 following the restoration of Estonian independence.